America: My Time

Chapter 528 Hughes Aircraft Crisis

Chapter 528 Hughes Aircraft Crisis
Who is the most suitable target for her, and who is the easiest to grasp? Kuroki Hitomi couldn't help but start thinking about this question. However, she didn't know much about the Elite Agency, so she couldn't find a clue for a while. This made her sigh inwardly. Sure enough, opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared. She was still not careful enough and did not do more preparation work.

Time waits for no one, and opportunities won't stop to wait for you to be ready. Kuroki Hitomi is well aware of this. Moreover, this is not an easy thing, because there are also the machinations of those dark forces in Japan behind it. What seems like a small agency may be hiding bigger troubles. If you're not careful, you may get dragged into it again.

The more you learn, the more cautious you become, because this industry is too dark. You don't know what kind of hidden forces are behind those beautiful women, or how terrifying their schemes are. Therefore, you have to be careful with every step you take, because the slightest carelessness can put you in danger and get you entangled in trouble. Nobody likes trouble, and if you get into too many problems, your future might be cut short by your own greed and foolishness.

Compared to what Hitomi Kuroki was thinking, Naoko and Akina Nakamori didn't think that much. For them, it was simply about returning to their families, not about engaging in all sorts of scheming. This is the result of different personalities; even when doing the same thing, they have different thoughts and different calculations. That's what makes them different.

Just as Hitomi Kuroki had feared, and just as John had thought, as he set up his scheme step by step, the hidden enemies would gradually reveal themselves. The Japanese guys knew more about the Elite Agency than John himself, so they were naturally very clear about its situation. Now that such a change had stirred their hearts, making them feel that this was an opportunity—an opportunity to continue testing the waters and to continue their plans.

When people are tempted by greed and desire, they unconsciously fall into their own preconceived notions. These guys from the Japanese were no exception. When they saw John's situation, they all felt an opportunity had presented itself, believing that although things had gone slightly wrong, they hadn't been entirely without effect. How could young people resist the temptation of beauty? The current situation at the Elite Agency was the best proof of that.

A large net is closing in on John, because it's not just the Japanese who are watching him; the old guys in the US are also keeping an eye on what's happening in Tokyo. John's focus on entertainment in Tokyo has made some people uneasy, especially Morgan and his ilk.

When the internal strife ended and Morgan regained control, he sighed. Although those who opposed him had been purged one by one, it had affected the stability within Morgan. After all, it was no small matter that these guys had united in such a short time. It was impossible for Morgan not to be angry. Most importantly, the relationship between Morgan and John had run into trouble.

Under external pressure and the machinations of Morgan, Jimmy was forced to do some things against his will. So when he regained everything, the challenge they faced was how to resolve the conflict with John. Although there was no actual conflict, the tension had already existed, as Jimmy's past actions had left a bad impression on John.

Of course, there is a solution. Simply firing Jimmy would solve everything, at least the visible problems. However, this isn't the best approach. Finding a loyal and obedient subordinate is difficult, so Morgan wouldn't choose this foolish and direct method. If he did that now, who would be willing to work for him in the future?

However, upon learning about John's situation in Tokyo, Morgan instinctively felt something was wrong, a serious problem. Knowing full well that those Japanese were scheming and plotting, why was John, this little fox, completely unresponsive? This in itself was highly suspicious. Morgan was well aware of the Japanese's methods and their schemes. "Jimmy," he said, "what do you think John is up to now? With his intelligence, he shouldn't be making such irrational moves. Also, we need to find a way to salvage our relationship with John. The internal power struggles within Morgan have seriously offended him. Although he hasn't said anything, if we don't show any reaction, this relationship will end, which is exactly what those old guys want."

"It's difficult. It seems John is going to Japan for the two major music festivals, but we all know it's just a hypothetical situation. He's setting up a scheme. Whether he's targeting us, those old guys, or those Japanese guys, nobody knows. It seems this little fox is caught in Japan's trap, but who knows if this is also part of his scheme? And now, every move he makes seems to be showing the outside world that he's interested in taking a bigger step in media and entertainment. This is a bit too fake. The integration of Phoenix Media and Legendary Entertainment is probably not that simple." Jimmy sighed deeply at this point. His previous conversation with John would definitely become a problem for their relationship, but Jimmy had no choice; he had to do it that way. Knowing John as he did, Jimmy knew this petty guy wouldn't be easily persuaded, and his scheme wouldn't be limited to the current situation.

"Everyone understands this, but no one can figure out the calculations behind it. Hughes Aerospace's development is too fast, shockingly fast. Now those old guys have made their move, forcing Japan to take sides and cutting off one of Hughes Aerospace's funding chains. Those Japanese guys have already participated in the Star Wars program, and it's impossible for Hughes Aerospace to get research and development funding from Japan anymore. Now it can only rely on itself and Middle Eastern tycoons. Judging from Hughes's current accelerated research and development speed, it won't be long before the funding chain is strained again, and then problems will arise. Do you think it's possible that John, that little fox, is using this as bait to set up a trap? After all, Hughes Aerospace is attractive to many people, and if it joins the Star Wars program, it will have amazing development. Many people are eyeing this technology!" Many people are eyeing Hughes Aerospace's technology, but it's not an easy task to do so.

"Impossible. Since those guys have excluded Hughes Aerospace, they don't want it to advance further. They were behind this; they don't want Hughes Aerospace to support Middle Eastern tycoons. Hughes Aerospace is now using testing as an excuse to lend its GPS system to Middle Eastern tycoons, in exchange for massive financial support. However, given the current development, this funding is still insufficient. Hughes Aerospace has already started the third phase of development, and they've made significant breakthroughs in satellite development, requiring substantial funding."

"So, Hughes Aerospace, and that little fox John, have always wanted to use funds from both the Middle Eastern tycoons and the Japanese to complete their research and development. Now, these guys in Japan have been 'forced' to give up their investment in Hughes, leaving only the Middle Eastern tycoons. This project may very well be forced to stop due to insufficient funds?" At this moment, Morgan frowned. These guys are now disregarding the big picture for their own selfish interests, which is not a good thing. However, he couldn't stop it all. Previously, he had devoted all his energy to the internal struggles within Morgan and had no energy to support Hughes Aerospace. Now, everything was already set in stone.

"It's not impossible. After all, such a crazy project requires a massive amount of funding. Although their plan can't be compared to the Star Wars program, at least not in terms of precision, it's still a global satellite network system. The research and development costs required are staggering, and the further along it goes, the more funding is needed. So this is a major reason why those guys are trying to block Hughes Space—to prevent them from profiting from the Star Wars program. Those guys are most unwilling to see the development of Middle Eastern tycoons, and Hughes Space's cooperation with them has crossed their bottom line!"

"Heh, they do have their bottom line. However, they chose the perfect timing, and those old guys are also cooperating with these guys again for their own benefit. But what they're doing has also crossed the line for many people. This is America, not something those oil tyrants can decide. Their methods of suppressing Hughes Aerospace are too direct, which will provoke a lot of dissatisfaction. Nobody's stupid. Hughes Aerospace hasn't done anything yet, but that doesn't mean the matter is over. Nobody knows what that little fox John is planning. With his petty nature, he'll definitely retaliate. Now we need to talk to this little fox, at least to resolve some of the previous conflicts. We also need to explain our previous predicament to him."

"Boss, I'm afraid that little fox John won't accept it. Besides, it's not convenient for us to meet him right now. If we go to see him now, it might not yield any results, and it might even upset him. After all, this little fox might also be making plans. If our appearance disrupts his plans, the conflict will only deepen!"

(End of this chapter)